Multifamily Myths: Why Economy of Scale Doesn’t Mean What You Think it Does
Economy of Scale. This is the big advantage of investing in multifamily — or at least it’s the one most talked about. You typically hear it expressed like this: “You…
Managing & Scaling
6 Empowering Strategies to Conquer a Paralyzing Fear of Failure
According to Statistic Brain Research Institute, fear has a strong hold on the US population. Things people fear that will never take place …………………………………….……..60% Things people fear that happened in…
7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Achieve a Better Work-Life Balance
Real estate investing is unique in more ways than one. However, one of the primary differences between a traditional career and that of an investor is that real estate investing…
7 Top Business Books to Help You Put Vital Systems in Place
“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” — Albert Einstein Most people will be surprised to learn humans can only evaluate about seven things at a…
12 Steps to Quickly Filling Your Rentals (& Keeping Them Full!)
As a property investor, there’s nothing that kills your profitability faster than empty houses. As a property manager, it’s in your best interest to make sure that your clients —…
#AskBP 080: What Are Capital Expenditures and How Do I Estimate Them Correctly?
In this episode of the #AskBP Podcast, Scott Trench talks about Capital Expenditures, or CapEx. You’ll learn about some of the unique characteristics of this type of expense, and how…
The Quick Guide to Hiring For Entrepreneurs: How to On Board Quality Team Members
At some point in your business, you will reach the point where you can no longer do everything yourself and will arrive at that dreaded spot when you actually need to…
19 Smart Tips to Help Sell or Rent Your Property — No Matter the Price Point
Whether you’re a house flipper or a landlord looking to fill a vacancy, how you present your property to potential buyers and renters plays a huge role in how well…
Student Housing: What Investors Should Know About Pros, Cons & Profitability
Student housing can be one of the most profitable niches of buy and hold real estate around. In fact, it’s how my father got started in real estate. Back in…
8 Steps for Successfully Investing in Vacation Rentals
There’s just something about summer. No matter where you are or what you do, summer brings out the excitement that’s just a step or two below the thrill of the…
Cleaning Your Rental: A Checklist
Charlie Munger is perhaps the most brilliant investing mind alive. If his name doesn’t immediately inspire awe, check out his Wikipedia page to learn more. Let’s just say I think…
Zen & the Art of Property Maintenance: How to Gracefully Handle Tenant Repair Calls
“Logic presumes a separation of subject from object; therefore logic is not final wisdom. This is Zen. This is my motorcycle maintenance.” Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of…
10 Home Staging Tips to Help Sell (or Rent) Your Property FAST!
You’ve done everything you can to get your property ready for sale or rental. You’ve renovated, rehabbed, upgraded and created what you think is the perfect home for prospective buyers…
